US Bridges

Gary Road over Alberts Drain

FairPosted for load

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.7 MI E of Bishop Road · Structure no. 000000000009202

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
783
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gary Road over Alberts Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gary Road over Alberts Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 783 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGary Road
CrossesAlberts Drain
Location0.7 MI E of Bishop Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.21984, -84.01589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2025)
Projected traffic823 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gary Road over Alberts Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gary Road over Alberts Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Gary Road over Alberts Drain carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gary Road over Alberts Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gary Road over Alberts Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.